The Mandaeans are the last remaining Gnostic sect from antiquity, today a living religion full of folklore and magic. Recent scholarship reveals that their views are closer to ancient Gnosticism than ever assumed. The Mandaean cosmology, theology, and pantheon could have come out of Nag Hammadi library itself or from the mouth of the Prophet Mani. We deeply mine the Mandaean ethos and culture for breathtaking insights that can be useful to any modern practitioner of mysticism; this includes the enigmatic Mandean relation to the Knights Templar, John the Baptist, and primordial magical systems. Lastly, we learn about the tenuous Mandaean plight in the Middle East after several wars in Iraq and the rise of Isis—a microcosm of the continuing story of the Gnostic against the furious hate of orthodoxy throughout history. Astral Guest—Andrew Phillip Smith, author of John the Baptist and the Last Gnostics Listen/Download to this and all other shows at: http://thegodabovegod.com/ More information on Andrew: http://www.andrewphillipsmith.com/ Become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6m9LQm6VdQ

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We take a historical and mythical tour of the eldritch currents that expanded humanity’s consciousness and built civilization. These systems include shamanism, witchcraft, magic realism, psychedelics, and simply nurturing a vivid imagination. Our trek ends with the Trickster and his warning that societies will continue to plunge into the Demiurge's nightmare if we don’t embrace a life of magic again. Astral Guest – Carl Abrahamsson, author of Source Magic: The Origin of Art, Science, and Culture. Join the Virtual Alexandria Academy https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ This is a partial show. For the second half of the interview, please become an AB Prime member: http://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ or patron at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte More information on Carl: https://www.carlabrahamsson.com/ Get the book: https://amzn.to/3Zymf2i Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://donate.stripe.com/5kAaFUaNK98A0KYeUU AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDGA9PUwpQc

Barbelo is the highest of Gnostic goddesses, and it's time to get to know her. From the Nag Hammadi library to Heresy hunter polemics, let's find out about this multidimensional queen of heaven. Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Astro Gnosis (Meet the Archons): https://thegodabovegod.com/astro-gnosis-archons/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnigWobC1n8